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Page 2 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, October 29, 2003 Life with a bunch of two cats has its ups and downs, its trials, tears and plain ol’ comments from one of us (probably me), who says things like, “Gee, that was cute. Now I’ll phone for federal assistance to clean up the mess.” Such was the case recently when I heard such a clatter that I sprang from my chair to see what was the matter. The noises I heard resembled a minor riot involving an irate woman, a crazed cat, and two highly agitated dogs. After picking up the pieces, and cleaning up the mess, I discovered what had happened: Jan was sitting on a futon and, after only one sip, had placed a full cup of coffee with soy milk and brown sugar on the window ledge. Meanwhile, “Bubba the Stupid,” our 16-pound Siamese gato, had gotten himself entangled in one of those bags with sturdy twine handles. In attempting to relocate himself, he discovered that the evil bag was pursuing him, as one of the handles was around his neck. This made him crazier than usual. So he managed to leap from the floor, scamper across the back of the futon, smack into the back of Jan’s head, and then fling himself onto the window ledge, all the time frantically trying to rid himself of the devilishly pursuing and maniacal bag. When he hit the window ledge, the cup and its contents went flying, literally. He then tore out of the room and into our bedroom, where he ran into a small space at the bottom of the head of our bed. In so doing, he managed to rip off that terrible pursuing bag, except for the handle and a tiny piece of the bag. He looked like he was wearing a bib or maybe an odd price tag. So I had heard the commotion of the cat in the bag, Jan exclaiming in surprise, the cup hitting the wall and floor (carpeted of course), and our two dogs barking like dorks at the whole situation. I thought maybe war had been de- clared in that room. But no, it was only a cat. Whew. Glad that’s over. Moving along to the Tibetan monk we adopted, I have lost his photo and personal information for about the 12th time. I keep misplacing it. Must be old age. Anyway, Jan and I attended a performance in Ashland a couple of weeks back, featuring the famed multiphonic singers of Drepung Loseling Monastery in Karnataka State, India. Although I don’t have name memorized yet, I recall that he is from India; he is 19 and has been at the monastery since he was 12. The performance we attended was part of the “Sacred Music/Sacred Dance for World Healing.” The handful of monks we saw were on a 14-month world tour, and we were impressed with their dress, instruments and voices. The narrator advised us in hushed tones, that kept all of us in a state of awe and anger, to be truthful, about the human rights violations inflicted on Tibet, including its monks, by Chinese Communists. It was a bit odd, as we strive to be peaceful, to find ourselves getting ready to strike back at those who have destroyed 99 percent of Ti- betan monasteries, libraries, schools and the like. Also, we were told that Tibetans are not allowed by the Chinese to speak their own language; nor practice their religion. I know that peace is the answer, but why do my hands keep turning into fists? It’s just the realization that the Chi- nese Communists wiped out some 10,000 Tibetan monks as part of their invasion. We decided, besides prayer, that we can help by making a monthly donation to support “our monk’s” education and training. It’s a start. Illinois Valley News An Independent Weekly Newspaper Co-owned and published by Robert R. (Bob) and Jan Rodriguez Bob Rodriguez, Editor El Jefe Entered as second class matter June 11, 1937 at Post Office as Official Newspaper for Josephine County and Josephine County Three Rivers School District, published at 321 S. Redwood Hwy., Cave Junction, OR 97523 Periodicals postage paid at Cave Junction, OR 97523 Post Office Box 1370 USPS 258-820 Telephone (541) 592-2541, FAX (541) 592-4330 Volume 66, No. 32 Staff: Cindy Newton, Britt Fairchild, Chris Robertson, Steve Fairchild & Becky Loudon Member: Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association DEADLINES: News, Classified & Display Ads, Announcements & Letters 3 P.M. FRIDAY (Classified ads & uncomplicated display ads can be accepted until Noon, Monday with an additional charge.) POLICY ON LETTERS: ‘Illinois Valley News’ welcomes letters to the editor provided they are of general interest, in good taste, legible and not libelous. All letters must be signed, using complete name, and contain the writer’s address and telephone number. The latter need not be published, but will be used to verify authenticity. The ‘News’ reserves the right to edit letters. One letter per person per month. Letters are used at the discretion of the publisher. Unpublished letters are neither acknowledged nor returned. A prepaid charge may be levied if a letter is inordinately long in the editor's opinion. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year in Josephine County - $20.80 One year in Jackson and Douglas Counties - $24.40 One year in all other Oregon counties and out-of-state - $28 POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to P.O. Box 1370, Cave Junction, OR. 97523 WHALE OF A TALE - Blue Marlin Inn at the south edge of Cave Junction recently received a 95+ clean bill of health, including the most major areas, from Josephine County Health Dept. Posing with the certificate are (from left) Eugenio San Juan Cortes, Laron Estes, Barbara Hicks, Wendi Davis, Chris Woutila and Ashley Durham . Blue Marlin also announced new winter hours. The restaurant is open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30 to 8; and Sundays from 11:30 to 7. In addition, reservations will be ac- cepted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for 15 or more persons wanting to dine between 5 and 8 p.m. (Paid advertisement) Combined effort results C O N E T E N P O T T E R Y in drop in CJ crime rate Halloween Art and Fun Day for Kids! Increased night work by the city of Cave Junc- tion deputy, coupled with that of I.V. Citizens Patrol is helping curtail crime. So noted city contract Deputy John Auborn of Josephine County Sheriff’s Office in his report to the city council, which it re- viewed during its meeting in city hall on Monday night, Oct. 27. “The number of bur- glaries (one) and stolen vehicles (zero) continues to decline when comparing September to October,” wrote Auborn. “I feel this is due to increased night patrols and that a large portion of the burglary problem is still incarcer- ated in the Juvenile Justice Center” in Grants Pass. The citizens patrol, he noted, “seems to be work- ing out well. I think the word is spreading that the citizens of this city are not going to tolerate people breaking into their busi- nesses.” He listed 291 calls or incidents that occurred during September. Auborn said that “a large number of stolen checks” are being passed at some businesses. “I en- courage all business own- ers to verify funds and de- mand identification on all checks when they do not recognize the person writ- ing them,” he noted. City council ... (Continued from page 1) the matter come to the council again, but in work- shop sessions. In another matter, the council heard a presenta- tion from Illinois Valley Youth Soccer Club asking that soccer fields be in- cluded in the Jubilee Park Master Plan. After discus- sion, the mayor instructed Gary Biggs of the public works department to check the park on the possibility. A club representative told the council that more than 100 youth participate each year and that there aren’t enough playing fields. In an aside, Dyer commented that the city needs more park space. In other items, the council: *Again tabled a pro- posed ordinance dealing with public drinking, va- grancy, and drunk and dis- orderly conduct until more input is received from vari- ous agencies and other mu- nicipalities. The city has been told that under state law its ordinance dealing with the matter cannot be enforced because the mat- ter is “a social problem.” *Conditionally ap- proved annexation of 5.02 acres at 415 Schumacher St., noting that applicant William R. Clinton, of So- noma, Calif., will have to deal with sewer and water connections, plus bringing the street up to city stan- dards when he applies for a partition. *Heard a presentation by Southern Oregon Women’s Access to Credit for a pilot project involv- ing the city at no cost, but Friends don’t let friends drive drunk. took no action until the city of Grants Pass decides whether it will participate. *Approved 5-0 a plan to improve the softball field at Jubilee Park. Dave Toler made the presentation as project coordinator, noting that $1,500 have been do- nated; that Grants Pass Active Club donated $1,000; and that in-kind equipment work totals some $4,750. The surface material of the infield will be changed from decom- posed granite to a dirt/ Turface surface as used on many professional infields. Friday, October 31 12:30-3:30 p.m. Clay & Art Projects, Cider Pressing Sliding scale $5-10/child (Snack Included) 360 Caves Highway 592-4646 Taylor’s Specials Snack Stix - $3.99 per lb. * Jalapeno Pepperoni & Cheese * Pepper Stix * Honey Ham/Cheese Lost Coast 8-ball Stout $5.99 six pack + deposit October events *Friday, Oct. 31- Halloween Party Common Ground - Rock Dinner Special - $6.95 Roast Pork Shoulder Mondays thru Football Season 1/2 lb. barbecue burger with fries and salad - $4.95 Draught pitchers - $6 THURSDAYS - 6:30 p.m. Open ‘Mic’ Night with Jake Thompson (R)
